Music is created in a dynamic process, where
the artist works in a fluid fashion following their inspiration freely.
The tools of the stage/studio have become more like instruments, to be
played and manipulated in realtime as part of this creative process.
Mixing, control, and effects all are part of the performance, and all
are at the core of this revolutionary new instrument. Zero Live Control
Mixer --- you have just met the future.
Zero Live Control Mixer is an all-in-one "core
station" designed for live performance artists, remix producers, and
serious computer musicians providing a digital mixer, audio I/O, MIDI
controller, and effect processor all in a single unit. Each channel can
be switched between sources such as a turntable, CD player, microphone,
computer, instrument, MIDI controller, or MIDI controller + audio to
implement a sophisticated live mixing setup with the simplicity of a
FireWire connection. This gives you an incredibly powerful and flexible
tool designed specifically for live performance and remix production.
Two models are available: ZERO4 is a
four-channel version designed for the needs of the modern DJ, and ZERO8
is an eight-channel version covering the needs of advanced laptop
musicians, studio remixers and DJs requiring more channels.
Designed for high-quality digital and analog audio
Zero Live Control Mixer delivers truly
professional-spec audio. It supports 24-bit 48 kHz high-resolution
audio as standard, and can support up to 24-bit 192 kHz audio that’s
equivalent to DVD audio fidelity. Along with the digital domain, analog
components such as the input/output circuitry and power supply have
been designed with painstaking attention to high-quality sound. The
internal ±18 volt power supply design delivers plenty of headroom and
excellent audio quality. The mic preamps are an ultra-low impedance
design by Peter Watts, a veteran designer of numerous professional
mixers throughout his tenure at the Trident Corporation in the UK and
as chief designer and vice president for product development at Mackie
Designs in the USA. Finally, the power supply is a universal design
that does not require an AC adapter, ensuring that the world-traveling
professional can get to work immediately, assured of the highest level
of performance.
EQ Variety
The EQ Selector is a completely new idea,
providing an EQ section with eleven different simulation types. They
cover needs ranging from corrective equalization to boldly creative
sound-shaping, giving you a variety of EQ responses and curves, filter
characteristics, and even isolator modeling that can be switched
independently for each channel as needed. The stereo four-channel ZERO4
provides one unit that is shared by all channels.
FireWire control over audio and MIDI
Zero Live Control Mixer contains a FireWire
interface that lets you process and mix audio sources digitally, at the
same time as performing MIDI control. Since Zero Live Control Mixer
contains everything else you need (audio interface, mixer, effect
processor, MIDI controller), setup is simple, making it an extremely
convenient choice for the mobile computer-based professional.
A full complement of effects
One particular advantage of the ZERO series is
its powerful effect system. On the stereo four-channel ZERO4, there are
Insert effects for independent use on each channel, plus a Master
effect connected to sampler/effect buss.
A complete MIDI control surface
By using the dedicated "ZERO Edit" software you
can freely assign MIDI messages to the faders, knobs, buttons, and
toggle switches. This allows you to use the abundant hardware on the
ZERO Mixers to control soft synths, DAWs, effects processors and much
more. Since each channel of the mixer can be assigned to different
functions you can be mixing the audio from your computer with one
channel while adjusting MIDI parameters with another.
Professional-level hardware design
The crossfader of the stereo four-channel ZERO4
uses a two-rail design for excellent durability. The compact chassis is
made of aluminum alloy and steel for portability and durability. The
periphery of the control knobs is illuminated in two colors depicting
audio mode and MIDI mode, ensuring accurate control on stage or in dim
lighting.